A resident of the Shuniah Street facility has passed away after contracting the virus.
This is the 17th fatality connected to the outbreak at the 157-bed nursing home, all involving residents of the facility.
A total of 19 people have succumbed to the virus across the district so far during the pandemic.
THE TBDHU also reported one new COVID-19 case in the City of Thunder Bay or immediate surrounding area today.
It said the person involved – a female under the age of 20 – was a close contact of a previously-infected individual.
Nine previously-diagnosed cases have now been resolved.
That means the number of current active cases in its coverage area has fallen to 75.
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One new COVID-19 case, one death reported in Thunder Bay District
The Thunder Bay District Health Unit is reporting its lowest single-day increase in COVID-19 cases in over a month.
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Posted: Dec 30, 2020 12:09 PM ET | Last Updated: December 30, 2020
The Thunder Bay District Health Unit announced one new COVID-19 case, and one death related to the virus, on Wednesday.(Gord Ellis/CBC)
The Thunder Bay District Health Unit is reporting its lowest single-day increase in COVID-19 cases in over a month.
One new positive test was reported on Wednesday, the first time since Nov. 11 there had been a day with only a single case. Daily reports were not provided on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, which were included in the 10 cases announced on Dec. 27.